Chicago to New York City bus
Cheap bus tickets from Chicago to New York City
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Bus schedule from Chicago to New York City
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Bus times from Chicago to New York City
Fastest Journey
23 h 45 m
Average
1d 36 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1146 km
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Overview: Bus from Chicago to New York City
 | Distance | 710 miles (1145 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 28 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $102 (€98) |
 | Bus frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus providers | Greyhound or Flixbus USA |
Buses from Chicago to New York City cover the 710 miles (1145 km) long journey taking on average 28 h 30 min with our travel partners like Greyhound or Flixbus USA. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $100 (€96), but the average price of bus tickets is $102 (€98).
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound from Chicago to New York City
For as little as $100 (€96) you can travel by bus to New York City from Chicago with FlixBus and Greyhound. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Chicago to New York City bus information:
- Average Duration: 23 h 45 min
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
Omio helps you find the perfect Chicago - New York City bus with Greyhound. Whether you are searching for the fastest, earliest or cheapest bus to New York City from Chicago, Omio shows you Greyhound current bus schedules, tickets, prices and other travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities onboard) to help you find the best bus ticket for your upcoming Chicago to New York City journey. You can expect to travel around 710 miles (1145 km) to New York City from Chicago on a bus with Greyhound. Once you are ready, buy your one-way Greyhound tickets between Chicago and New York City starting as low as $100 (€96) if you book in advance. If you use the Omio app to book your ticket, you can check straight away to see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by bus instead of purchasing tickets at the bus station in person. So, book your tickets with ease and comfort online and enjoy a smooth journey with Greyhound!
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